Opportunities From: Volunteer LNK

In partnership with El Centro de las Américas, the Asian Community & Cultural Center offers FREE citizenship classes for permanent residents / green card holders. Lutheran Family Services and Catholic Social Services are also partners in this program to provide students who complete a 10 week class free legal assistance with their N-400 applications from one of their DOJ's or lawyers.

Volunteer responsibilities include:

Citizenship class instructors are seeking up to two volunteers assigned per class.

***Volunteers for this opportunity must commit to attending for the majority of a semester OR at least 3 months in order to build relationships with the students. Volunteers will also be asked to complete an additional background check in order to volunteer for ACCC programs that occur at LPS schools.

*** Please fill out this volunteer application to get started: https://forms.gle/xVPyQqTZtU4deJxT8

Asian Community & Cultural Center’s Youth Program is a culture-based youth program serving ALL immigrant or refugee youth that is focused on mentorship, preparing for the future, empowering youth to be leaders, and creating a place of belonging for youth within their school and community. Our Youth Program coordinates multiple weekly after-school, or school-day programs at select middle schools and high schools.

Volunteer responsibilities include:

-Provide positive role modeling and support to youth.

-Assist ACCC staff in leading engaging activities and programs.

-Ensure that rules and guidelines are followed during activities.

-Maintain clear and open communication about scheduling with program coordinators and staff.

-Help students with homework, college and scholarship applications (as needed)

Sewing classes and financial literacy classes which are Allstate Financial Literacy Education to help women in the community build skills and confidence.

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

The main focus of this volunteer role is to support the teacher during class and help provide childcare for children while their mothers attend sewing and financial literacy classes.

The Afghan Elders Class is designed to provide a supportive environment for Afghan elders and women. This class offers participants an opportunity to promote community health and wellness, empower women within the community, and share their experiences.

Watch the children of those attending the class

Ensure children are safe at all times, both during play and structured activities, and that they follow established safety protocols.

Encourage creativity, social interaction, and positive behavior.

Maintain a clean and organized classroom or play space.

ACCC will host the 2026 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration event at the Sandhills Global Event Center, Lincoln Room on May 2rd from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. We will have cultural performances, food samples, fun family activities, and resources for newcomers to our community at the event.

Volunteers are needed for three separate shifts throughout the day, detailed below.

Duties:

Meet at the Sandhills Global Event Center

A. set up tables and chairs, decorate the stage and the entire venue.
B.  blow up balloons and make sure all tables have signs
C. set up food tables at 12pm 

Duties:

A. ACCC Info Table (2 volunteers)

B. ACCC food tables (help carry food in and out, serve) (6 volunteers)
C. help with the fun activities (3 volunteers)
D. help guide guests, call for staff or performance groups (2 volunteers)

E. Cultural Display Tables (8 volunteers)

F. ACCC Prize Table (3 volunteers)

*Volunteers working the event during this shift should wear black or green.

Duties:

A. Put ACCC stuff away
B. Pick up trash from floor
C. Tear down decorations
D. Take items to ACCC vehicles
E. Go back to ACCC to unload the vans 

This program supports Sudanese/MENA women on their journey to better health and well-being, encouraging them every step of the way to stay motivated and reach their personal goals.

The ACCC hosts a Mahjong Club on the second Thursday of each month from 5–7pm.

Volunteers are needed one hour before and after the event to help with setup and cleanup. During the event, volunteers may assist with arranging tables and chairs, preparing mahjong sets, and completing other tasks as needed.

The Cultural Bazaar event is an opportunity for local vendors to sell their traditional goods and crafts, including food, jewelry, traditional clothing, and more. The whole community is invited to attend, and whatever they buy, some of the proceeds goes towards the Asian Community & Cultural Center.

Volunteers are needed to help set up beforehand, including moving tables and chairs, helping vendors set up their stations, etc. Volunteers will also be needed to clean up afterwards. During the event, volunteers are welcome to stay and enjoy the event, or leave and come back.

This event can count for 1-5 hours depending on how long you stay.